Grand View, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Grand View, Wisconsin
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Photo:Erlend Bjørtvedt
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 Grand View, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Town | Grandview |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.740 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.740 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 163 |
| • Density | 220.3/sq mi (85.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54839
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1579348 |
Grand View is a small community located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also sometimes called Grandview or Pratt. Even though it's not a city or a town, it's known as a "census-designated place." This means the government counts its population separately for official records.
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About Grand View
Grand View is a quiet place in the state of Wisconsin. It is found within the larger area of the Town of Grandview. This community is known for its pretty scenery, which is how it got its name.
Location and Travel
U.S. Highway 63 is the main road that runs through Grand View. This highway helps people travel to and from the community. Grand View is about 23 miles southwest of the city of Ashland. It is also about 34 miles northeast of the city of Hayward.
Population and Services
As of the 2010 census, Grand View had a population of 163 people. This makes it a very small community. It has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 54839.
A Bit of History
The community of Grand View has been around for a while. A post office was first set up here in the year 1900. At that time, the name was spelled "Grandview." Later, in 1970, the spelling was changed to "Grand View." The name comes from the beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Notable People from Grand View
- Vic C. Wallin, who was a businessman and a Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Grand View. A State Representative is someone elected by the people to help make laws for the state.
